Rental Car Choices

"Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish" (mrfist)
10/08/2014 at 03:08 • Filed to: Questions

So I am going back to the States in a few days, I will be there for about a month and I will have a rental car provided. So I was originally approved for a compact car BUT as rental companies do they offered me a free upgrade to a mid-size car.

The mid-size car will be the most basic base Doge Avenger money can buy

This modern marvel of engineering comes standard with a 2.4L 4-banger that puts out 173 HP, all this power gets mated to a four, yes F-O-U-R speed automatic transmission. Standard features include: being incredibly bland, horrible gas mileage, and a design that hasn't been altered since it's debut.

Next up we have the Compact, a Chevy Spark.

The 'fleet' Spark will get you the 1.2L that produces 84 HP and everyone's favorite, a CVT!

I don't know what to do Oppo, do I take my upgrade and get the Avenger (or similar) or stick with the itty-bitty Spark?

DISCUSSION (10)

Squid > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 03:11

What company is providing the rental? I rented from Avis recently and their compact was a Fiesta in titanium trim. . .

The real question is if you want to be a baller in an Avenger. . . All you'll need to do is go to a rent to own place and rent some rimzzzzz and a bangin system and you'd be good to go for a month. . .

CRider > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 03:12

Man, That's a hard choice. I'd rather go Top Gear and buy a cheapo Cadillac.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Squid
10/08/2014 at 03:17

Well because I am travelling with work I had to go with the cheapest company which is Thrifty.

I would love to have a Fiesta though!

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > CRider
10/08/2014 at 03:18

I'd much rather spend some cash on a used car but that's not really an option, work is paying for my rental.

Squid > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 03:20

If work is paying the gas I say suffer the humiliation of being seen in an avenger. If you are stuck with the fuel bill I'd say suck up the humiliation of being seen in a CVT Spark. . . You are in a no win situation. . . I guess you can always see what they have when you get there.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Squid
10/08/2014 at 03:24

It's all paid for so I might go for the Avenger and just hide my face everywhere I go, park in the waaaay back of the parking lot, stuff like that.

Bytemite > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 04:53

Go with the Spark. At least it will be light and fun to throw into the turns.

The Avenger has absolutely nothing to offer you.

Conan > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 05:32

You'll be more comfortable in the Avenger. If they're paying it has to be the choice. I got lucky last time work rented for me and got an automatic Mustang. It wasn't bad at all.

Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/08/2014 at 09:28

I rented "an Avenger or similar" and got a Chevy Cruze when I picked it up. It had a nicer touchscreen system than either of my cars at home, and wasn't all that horrible.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
10/08/2014 at 10:16

I'll probably end up with the Avenger "or similar", and when I get there at 930 pm on a Sunday I can try to convince them that they should totally give me the luxury sedan because I travelled all the way from Germany just to rent a car from them.